CPSC2016-02-18
BYA Sports Recalls Skyline Backyard Zipline Kits Due to Fall Hazard
BYA Sports, of Louisville, Colo.
Hazard
A crimp in the zipline can fail allowing the cable to pull free or become slack while in use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled zipline kits and contact BYA Sports for a free replacement kit.
Sold at
REI and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at promotive.com from August 2013 through July 2015 for between $100 and $130.
Affected count
About 5,700 (in addition, 990 units were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
CPSC and the firm have received nine reports of cable failure, including six reports of injuries. In three of the reported incidents, consumers sustained bruising and other unknown injuries from a fall. In the remaining three reported incidents, consumers reported head injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Bring Your Adventure Sports (BYA) Skyline Zipline Kits
Consumer contact
BYA Sports collect at 303-443-0163 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.BYAsports.com and click on the Recall Information tab for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/BYA-Sports-Recalls-Skyline-Backyard-Zipline-KitsDon't want to check this manually?
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